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YHA Queenstown Central (Backpacker)

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**** Free unlimited wifi for YHA members ****

Previously part of the 'Old Mountaineer Hotel', one of the first hotels in Queenstown, all the accommodation at the YHA Queenstown Central hostel now includes ensuites and TVs (with free movies), free tea and coffee in private rooms and some rooms even have their own private courtyard or balcony overlooking the lake. Backpackers love that all the multi-share rooms are nice and small (5-share maximum) and all with private ensuites. The views from the comfortable upstairs lounge make for a most picturesque chill-out zone.

The staff are super-friendly and clued up about getting you the best possible deals on activities in Queenstown, which they're happy to book for free on your behalf.

Booking Conditions:
YHANZ is a not for profit membership organisation. Cancellations must be received 24hrs before arrival date, otherwise the first night for all accommodation booked will be charged.

Activities and facilities

  • All rooms ensuite
  • Drying Room
  • Free Movies in room
  • Gay friendly
  • Guest self service kitchen
  • Internet Terminals
  • lockers
  • Lounge with lake views
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking property
  • Self service laundry facilities
  • Street parking
  • Tour desk
  • Wifi access
Location 48-A Shotover Street
Queenstown New Zealand

YHA Queenstown Central (Backpacker)

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Rooms and rates

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Room description
Rates shown in New Zealand Dollars (NZ$) & are tax inclusive per room. Card fees apply
Book Family Ensuite NZ$150 Sold120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
Book Deluxe Twin Ensuite NZ$135 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115 115
Book Deluxe Double Ensuite NZ$120 SoldSold112 112 SoldSold112 112 Sold112 112 112 112 112
Book Double Ensuite NZ$110 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95
Book Twin Ensuite NZ$110 Sold95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95
Book 4 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite NZ$35 Sold32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32
Book Family Ensuite
One double bed and one set of bunks the room is for a maximum of 4 people with ensuite bathroom facilities, fresh linen is provided.
Rates are for 4 people. The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults, and a maximum of 3 children but cannot exceed 4 guests in total.
Double bed Single bed Single bed
1 Double and 1 Set of Bunks
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
Book Deluxe Twin Ensuite
One Double bed and one single bed. The room is for a maximum of 2 people, with ensuite bathroom facilities. Fresh linen and towels provided. Room has a view of the lake.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.
Double bed Single bed
1 double and 1 single
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Deluxe Double Ensuite
Double bed room with ensuite bathroom facilities, fresh linen and towels provided. This room has a view of the lake.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.
Double bed
1 double
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Double Ensuite
One Double bed. The room is for a maximum of 2 people, with ensuite bathroom facilities. Fresh linen and towels provided.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.
Double bed
1 double
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book Twin Ensuite
Two Single beds. The room is for a maximum of 2 people, with ensuite bathroom facilities. Fresh linen and towels provided.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.
Single bed Single bed
2 singles
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
Book 4 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite
4 Person mixed dorm with ensuite bathroom facilities, fresh linen provided. Booking is per bed. For 2 persons, please book as 2 rooms.
Rates are for 1 person. The room caters for a maximum of 1 adult.
Single bed
1 single bunk
Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 Hours (1st night) ( Details )

Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 24 hours prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.

  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room heater
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi
Check In 1430hrs
Check In Instructions If you are arriving after 9pm, please contact the hostel in advance to arrange late night access.
Check Out 1000hrs
Getting There By Bus/Shuttle: Drop off at hostel on request.

From airport: Queenstown Airport is 8km from the hostel. Located just outside the main terminal, Super Shuttles run a service to town that costs $18 per person and $4 extra per additional person travelling together.

Local Connectabus leaves from the Airport twice every hour at 23mins and 53mins past the hour and is $6 to YHA Queenstown Central on a request stop. Let the Driver know that you wish to be dropped off at the YHA on Shotover Street and not the YHA on Lake Esplanade. Taxi will cost from $35.

By Car: Continue along highway 6 until you reach the Frankton Roundabout with a BP Station on the corner. At the Frankton roundabout take the turning onto Frankton Road (route 6a), Lake Wakatipu is visible on your left on this scenic drive in. Continue along Frankton Road for 15mins which then naturally turns right into Stanley street and down the hill into the town centre. At the Second roundabout on Stanley Street take a left onto Shotover Street. Continue along Shotover Street, you will find YHA Queenstown Central on your left, immediately after the Second roundabout and pedestrian crossing. There is meter parking available nearby and staff can direct you to the nearest car park.

From Airport by car, go along Airport Avenue and take a right at the roundabout onto Lucas Place. At the next roundabout take a right onto Kawarau Road (Route 6) until you get to the Frankton Roundabout with the BP Station ahead of you. Turn Left onto Frankton Road and follow as above.
Parking Our friendly staff can advise you about free parking with a 10-15 minute walk from the hostel on you arrival. There is also paid parking around the city.
Things To Do Have a Queenstown adventure: bungy jumping, skydiving, white water rafting, jetboating, hang-gliding, luging and canyoning can all be experienced in Queenstown.

In winter go skiing at nearby Coronet Peak, The Remarkables or Cardrona ski fields.

Take a day trip from Queenstown to the magical Milford Sounds or Doubtful Sounds.

Tour the Central Otago region?s many award-winning wineries and taste a drop or two. Eat, drink and be merry at possibly the best selection of restaurants